title: Fast-track surgery: it is time for the anesthesiologist to get involved!
abstract: Fast-track methodology has been developed with the aim of improving postoperative recovery and reducing perioperative morbidity and mortality. A multidisciplinary approach involving surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and physiotherapists is necessary. While the surgical community has revised many of the standard principles used in clinical practice, anesthesiologists still need to contribute more to further optimize and facilitate recovery after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Carli
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Baldini
mesh_terms: D000758:Anesthesia; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000639:trends*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative